Wealthy people do not only have better toys; they have more free time, better nutrition and better medical care and more purposeful labour -more of just about every ingredient in the recipe for a joyful life. And yet research demonstrates that they are not much more happy than those who have few.
If money can buy happiness, then why does it not? The writers argue that five principles apply to the money/happiness equation, including 'purchase experiences rather than things' and 'help others instead of yourself'. In the long run, they show that money can purchase most of the things which make us happy; and if it does not, the fault is ours.
PUBLICATION DATE: September 01, 2012 PRODUCT #: ROT178-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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